Will my child share the name Faheem with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 7 UK babies named Faheem per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Faheem in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Faheem becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Faheem is declining: down 270 places since 2020, to #2,952 in 2025. It peaked at #611 in 2002.

Is Faheem a good choice for a distinctive name?

Faheem is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Faheem a popular baby name in the United States?

Faheem does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Faheem is a distinctive choice, ranked #2952 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Faheem in their class.

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About the Name Faheem

Faheem has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1009 places in five years. It was most popular in 2002 at #611 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Faheem is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Faheem in their class.